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Knoxville animal organizations

There are 154 animal-focused nonprofit organizations in the greater Knoxville metro area. Combined, these Knoxville metro animal organizations employ 607 people, earn more than $50 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $115 million.
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Types of animal organizations in Knoxville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations
 
104
 
$19,071,312
Wildlife conservation and protection organizations
 
15
 
$10,993,105
Animal services organizations
 
8
 
$243,245
Animal professional societies
 
7
 
$220,388
Organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit
 
4
 
$0
Wildlife sanctuaries and refuges
 
4
 
$6,645,835
Organizations supporting multiple animal nonprofits
 
3
 
$0
Veterinary organizations
 
3
 
$1,747,044
Zoos and acquariums
 
2
 
$17,204,907
Animal alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$0
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Job trends for Knoxville animal organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
17
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal organizations in Knoxville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
32
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal organizations in Knoxville

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Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Knoxville Zoological Gardens promotes education, conservation, and enjoyment through engaging exhibits and research, attracting over 591,000 visitors in 2023.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
289
EIN
62-1034633
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee (YWAC)

To serve the community through innovative approaches to sheltering, adopting, the spaying/neutering of animals and public education about animal welfare.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
141
EIN
45-5326778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tiger Haven

To rescue those great cats who have been abused, confiscated, or are in danger of being destroyed for lack of a suitable home, and to provide them with a permanent home and stress-free environment.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
17
EIN
62-1536897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation

The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation restores the habitat of bobwhite quails and associated species. It preserves and protects wildlife, with Penny Barnhart at the helm.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2274233
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley (HSTV)

The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley provides Solutions for ending euthanasia of adoptable animals: Adopt, Spay, Keep.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
31
EIN
62-0596930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Eagle Foundation

The American Eagle Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, who has been protecting and preserving the American Bald Eagle and other birds-of-prey for more than 25 years.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
28
EIN
58-1652023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Appalachian Bear Rescue

Appalachian Bear Rescue rehabilitates black bear cubs and promotes coexistence with bears through public awareness programs.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
23
EIN
58-1919032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Conservation Fisheries

Conservation Fisheries propagates endangered fish species, restores native populations, and enhances aquatic biodiversity through education and outreach across the southeastern United States.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
14
EIN
62-1502226
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horse Haven of Tennessee

Horse Haven rescues and re-homes neglected equines. They educate on responsible horse care and train law enforcement on handling animal cruelty calls.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
6
EIN
62-1791407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ppaw Spay Neuter Clinic

Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in a six-county area of east Tennessee, plus other veterinary services.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
62-1471626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kabul Small Animal Rescue

KSAR rescues & cares for sick, injured & abandoned small animals in Kabul, Afghanistan. Veterinary care provided with relocation to forever homes.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$58.1k
Employees
1
EIN
86-1456626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Avh To the Rescue

Avh To the Rescue is a veterinary organization in Knoxville, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-2446736
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Docs Media

Rescue Docs Media is an animal services organization in Knoxville, TN that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2958550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lower Appalachian Lionhead Rabbit Club (LALRC)

LALRC is an animal services organization in Loudon, TN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-4567906
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rover Run Dog Park

Rover Run Dog Park is an organizations suppporting a single animal nonprofit in Loudon, TN that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4418157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Faith N Friends

Faith N Friends rescues and rehabilitates hurt horses while providing therapy and education to the community, specializing in abused and neglected horses.
Revenue
$420.3k
Assets
$468.9k
Employees
0
EIN
81-3676400
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Almost Home Cat Rescue

Almost Home Cat Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lancing, TN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2576358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midnight Tennessee Refuge

Midnight Tennessee Refuge is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in New Tazewell, TN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-2929459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MOCO Mutts Rescue Center

Animal rescue organization in Sunbright, TN providing rehabilitation, rehoming, and veterinary services to cats and dogs.
Revenue
$180.3k
Assets
$105.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2654722
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue

Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue educates kids and adults about wild life and exotic animals through various programs, including educating them about exotic animals and wild life.
Revenue
$691.1k
Assets
$230.8k
Employees
0
EIN
27-4318102
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "D00: Animal Related: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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